Dr. R. Bryan Benafield Jr. attended Hendrix Collegewith distinction in Biology. He obtained his MD from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, TN in 1994. After finishing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, he then moved to San Francisco, CA where he completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. R. Bryan Benafield Jr. attended Hendrix Collegewith distinction in Biology. He obtained his MD from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, TN in 1994. After finishing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, he then moved to San Francisco, CA where he completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center.
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Explained everything well. was happy he had another x-ray done to check on healing.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr was straight to the point which I like!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Superior care and attention. Extremely knowledgeable.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Benefield is very professional, with a great bedside manner. I trust his knowledge and expertise.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional and thorough!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent experience. Thank you Dr
Benafield!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Fast and thorough evaluation of my shoulder.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
The Best!! I’ve used him 3x And Awesome
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
I highly recommend Dr. Benafield if you are needing a orthopedic hand surgeon. He's professional, but also has a good bedside manner.
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
Very knowledgeable and pleasant.
(3 months ago)
May-2026
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Bentonville
1800 SE Moberly Lane Bentonville, AR 72712
Fayetteville
3317 N. Wimberly Fayetteville, AR 72703
Dr. R. Bryan Benafield Jr. was born in Fort Worth, TX, and grew up in Conway, AR. Dr. Benafield attended Hendrix College where he was an NAIA All American swimmer, graduating cum laude, With distinction in Biology. He obtained his MD from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, TN in 1994. After finishing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, he then moved to San Francisco, CA where he completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center. He joined the clinic in 2000 and practices at both the Fayetteville and Bentonville clinics. His practice focus is hand and upper extremity surgery with a special interest in arthroscopic shoulder surgery. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Amanda and their children. They are avid runners and sci-fi/comic book nerds. He is also a political enthusiast. Micah 6:8
Explained everything well. was happy he had another x-ray done to check on healing.
Dr was straight to the point which I like!
Superior care and attention. Extremely knowledgeable.
Dr. Benefield is very professional, with a great bedside manner. I trust his knowledge and expertise.
Very professional and thorough!
Excellent experience. Thank you Dr Benafield!
Fast and thorough evaluation of my shoulder.
The Best!! I’ve used him 3x And Awesome
I highly recommend Dr. Benafield if you are needing a orthopedic hand surgeon. He's professional, but also has a good bedside manner.
Very knowledgeable and pleasant.